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Corporate Finance Manager

Pavago ยท Remote, South Africa

Corporate Finance / InvestmentManager LevelRemoteQuick applyfull-time1 day ago

About The Role

๐Ÿ’ผ Corporate Finance Manager (FP&A, Strategic Finance & Capital Planning)

Full-Time Remote | U.S. Business Hours

๐Ÿš€ About the Role

Weโ€™re hiring a highly analytical and strategic Corporate Finance Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, capital allocation, and executive financial analysis for a growing business.

This is not a transactional accounting role.

You will play a critical role in

  • driving financial strategy,
  • supporting executive decision-making,
  • building financial models,
  • improving forecasting accuracy,
  • and helping leadership allocate capital effectively.

This role combines

  • FP&A,
  • strategic finance,
  • treasury management,
  • executive reporting,
  • financial modeling,
  • and investment analysis.
  • Youโ€™ll work directly with leadership, helping translate financial data into actionable business decisions while supporting long-term company growth.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ What Youโ€™ll Own

Financial Planning & Forecasting

  • Lead annual budgeting processes across departments and business units
  • Manage rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts
  • Consolidate financial reporting across:
  • entities,
  • teams,
  • or geographies
  • Improve forecast accuracy and planning visibility
  • Support long-term financial planning initiatives

Strategic Finance & Investment Analysis

  • Build advanced financial models including:
  • DCF
  • ROI
  • IRR
  • NPV
  • scenario analysis
  • sensitivity analysis
  • Evaluate:
  • capital investments,
  • growth initiatives,
  • pricing strategies,
  • and M&A opportunities
  • Identify:
  • margin improvement opportunities,
  • cost efficiencies,
  • and operational risks
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Monitor:
  • liquidity,
  • working capital,
  • and cash positions
  • Support:
  • debt covenant compliance,
  • capital structure management,
  • and financing strategies
  • Partner with:
  • banking institutions,
  • investors,
  • and executive leadership
  • Improve treasury visibility and financial planning processes

Executive Reporting & Financial Insights

  • Prepare:
  • board presentations,
  • KPI dashboards,
  • monthly reporting packages,
  • executive summaries
  • Deliver clear variance analysis and commentary
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable business insights
  • Ensure reporting accuracy and GAAP/IFRS alignment

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with:
  • operations,
  • sales,
  • product,
  • and executive teams
  • Align financial strategy with operational execution
  • Support fundraising and investor-related initiatives
  • Mentor and review work from financial analysts and junior team members

Controls & Process Improvement

  • Strengthen:
  • forecasting workflows,
  • reporting processes,
  • and internal controls
  • Support:
  • audits,
  • due diligence,
  • and compliance initiatives
  • Improve reporting scalability and financial visibility
  • Drive automation and operational finance improvements

โœ… Required Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in:
  • corporate finance,
  • FP&A,
  • investment banking,
  • or strategic finance
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets expertise:
  • scenario modeling
  • financial forecasting
  • consolidations
  • macros
  • sensitivity analysis
  • Strong experience with:
  • NetSuite
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • or similar ERP systems
  • Proven experience preparing:
  • executive reporting
  • financial models
  • board presentations
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

โญ Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA, CFA, or CPA
  • Experience supporting:
  • M&A transactions
  • fundraising
  • investor relations
  • capital allocation initiatives
  • BI dashboard experience:
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Looker
  • Background in:
  • SaaS
  • professional services
  • multi-entity organizations

๐Ÿง  What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • You combine strategic thinking with hands-on financial analysis
  • You can simplify complex financial insights for leadership
  • You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized
  • You thrive in fast-paced business environments
  • You enjoy influencing business decisions through data
  • You are comfortable presenting to executives and stakeholders

๐Ÿ“… What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Update forecasts and review financial variances
  • Build and refine investment and forecasting models
  • Prepare board and executive reporting materials
  • Analyze cash flow, liquidity, and operational performance
  • Meet with department leaders to align forecasts and goals
  • Review analyst work and provide mentorship
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities proactively

In short

  • You help leadership make smarter financial and strategic decisions through accurate forecasting, rigorous analysis, and executive-level financial insights.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
  • Forecast accuracy within target variance ranges
  • Timely delivery of executive and board reporting
  • ROI and effectiveness of capital allocation decisions
  • Quality and clarity of financial insights
  • Operational efficiency improvements in finance processes
  • Positive executive feedback on strategic support and reporting

๐ŸŒŸ Why This Role Stands Out

  • High visibility with executive leadership and decision-makers
  • Exposure to strategic finance and capital planning initiatives
  • Opportunity to influence company growth and financial direction
  • Blend of hands-on modeling and strategic advisory work
  • Leadership and mentorship opportunities
  • Strong career growth into:
  • Director of Finance
  • VP Finance
  • Strategic Finance Leadership

๐Ÿงช Interview Process

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Recruiter
  • Practical Financial Modeling Exercise
  • Client Interview with CFO / Executive Team
  • Offer & Onboarding

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply Now

If you

  • enjoy financial modeling and strategic analysis,
  • thrive in FP&A and corporate finance environments,
  • can translate numbers into actionable business decisions,
  • and want direct exposure to executive leadership,

this role is a strong fit for you.

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